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Yep! The thing is if they can't get tablets it will cause a shortage for liquid too.

I agree. That being said, people are panicking now that the news outlets have picked it up. one guy bought out a local ACE and they LET him. Not having heard about apparently. 35 cases! Also in the northern states they are just reaching peak opening season which will last another 5-6...

The gal that took over my pool service back in Illinois is having trouble obtaining supplies. One of my old sources runs a local hardware store and someone came in when he wasn't there, and a worker allowed the customer to buy out their stock, 35 cases. I told him going forward to limit to 6...

Yes, that's the only way. Lately, most pool repairmen just recommend replacing the motor because the stuff on the market today is not made as well as pumps used to be.

Have you ordered your own kit yet? That is either dead algae or pollen that has settled on the bottom.

Have you checked the impeller? (I think the sound is the bearings have gone/are going bad. )

Great points! (And yes I was very frustrated by that decision by Photobucket.)

Whose instructions? Did they give a reason why? you don't need to dilute it, you can just pour it slowly in front of the return and leave the system running so it can fully circulate. Have you used Pool Math yet? Do you know how much liquid chlorine to add, to reach 2ppm?

Not always. I've actually had pools have both. Makes eradicating it much more difficult because it requires a longer process and more chlorine.

You're on day three? You need to slowly get liquid chlorine in there before your water turns... CYA/stabilizer? By any chance did they also install a tablet feeder or just the SWG?

Are you only testing CCs in the morning? So what I learned when tackling ammonia situations (probably in the hundreds at this point) is the CCs are very high and FC very low within one hour of using traditional SLAM methods. So for example, raise the FC up to slam level, wait an hour or so and...

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I saw a really cute idea that used a pallet. They installed hooks on it for towels and noodles can be stored inside. I'll see if I can find a pic.

I would actually run it on low and see if you can get it to settle, then you can vac it out... Good luck!

Sounds like you could possibly have had an ammonia issue. Have you read anything about it? Stabilizer/CYA can convert to ammonia over the winter. It creates a huge chlorine demand at start up. Were you seeing high CCs during this SLAM? What is your FC/CC level now? I buy an ammonia test...

Sounds like a plan ;)

I typically let it go through one or two water turnovers. So at least a day for it to fully dissolve and register.

Yes. At least 200 ppm. :)

Okay, sounds like you have a handle on it. I always use Sequa Sol on my clients even when it has oxidized and it typically helps within 24 hours. Might be worth a shot. ;)

You need a way to circulate the chlorine or it will just settle and puddle. A big brush on a pole to stir it around, make sure to thoroughly mix it. That 12 oz is based on the size of the pool full? If so, cut it in have since the pool is only half that. You need to get stabilizer dissolving...

Not important. You may see your ph creep up, so just use muratic acid to lower the ph anytime it goes over 7.8. If you target 7.2 when you calculate how much acid to add, over time the SWG which is a source of aeration, will continue to cause the PH to creep up. The muratic acid will help...

Question, what condition is the filter in? Was it new for this year? How old is it? I had a client who had soooo much iron in the water the filter was orange/brown and completely coated to the point it wouldn't filter anymore. That's why I ask about the age and condition of the cartridge?

I'll just add that those other recommendations sound like they are for non-SWG pools, and also whoever wrote them just doesn't have a clue. lol ;)

I would ignore all of the other recommendations aside from TFP. I do think that 4-6 is a target level though. I recall when he wrote the recommendations it was based on the fact that the SWG is putting out a steady output of chlorine so its easier to maintain at the lower end. I wouldn't...

I think you are doing all you can right now. I would not bother with attempting the AA treatment. Have you tried Sequa-Sol? You can order online. I would try the Sequa-Sol combined with the continued filtration. I'm surprised it hasn't settled on the bottom, so you can vacuum it to waste...

Keep an eye on your ph. You're fine. Its the combination of high ph and high CH that cause issues. Can you post a full set of test results please :)

Is the pool full, is the pump running? is your gallon size shown correct? Have you played with the Pool Math yet, to calculate how much chlorine to add? Do have stabilizer/CYA on hand?

I haven't had to add any salt to my salt-clients since initial spring balance, and that was with record rain levels around here this year. You're right... we used to have a saying around here like a decade ago. '90% of the people in the industry don't know anything about pool chemistry. The...

10% bleach in a pump sprayer did the trick.